South Africa vs Saint Lucia: Human Development Index: males vs. females
South Africa
0.7408
in 2023
Saint Lucia
0.7418
in 2023
South Africa rank
107th
Saint Lucia rank
106th
Human Development Index: males vs. females over time
- South Africa
- Saint Lucia
How they compare
Saint Lucia currently reports 0.7418 against 0.7408 in South Africa, a difference of 0.001.
The two have swapped places 2 times across 34 shared years of data; in 1990 it was Saint Lucia ahead.
South Africa ranks 107th and Saint Lucia ranks 106th of 183 countries.
Across the 4 decades both report, South Africa averaged higher in 1 and Saint Lucia in 3.
Head to head by decade
| Decade | South Africa | Saint Lucia | Difference | Ahead |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 0.65 | 0.6994 | 0.0494 | Saint Lucia |
| 2000s | 0.6337 | 0.7268 | 0.0931 | Saint Lucia |
| 2010s | 0.718 | 0.7472 | 0.0292 | Saint Lucia |
| 2020s | 0.7344 | 0.7309 | 0.0035 | South Africa |
Averages of every year both report within each decade.
Frequently asked questions
- Which has higher human development index: males vs. females, South Africa or Saint Lucia?
- Saint Lucia, at 0.7418 against 0.7408 in South Africa as of 2023.
- What is the difference in human development index: males vs. females between South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 0.001, with Saint Lucia ahead.
- How many years of comparable data are there for South Africa and Saint Lucia?
- 34 years are reported by both, from 1990 to 2023.
- How do South Africa and Saint Lucia rank globally for human development index: males vs. females?
- South Africa ranks 107th and Saint Lucia ranks 106th of 183 countries.
- Where does this data come from?
- UNDP, Human Development Report (2025) – with minor processing by Our World in Data, published as Human Development Index: males vs. females. Statizoid refreshes it automatically from the source and publishes the full history for both places.
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About this data
The Human Development Index (HDI) is a summary measure of key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, a good education, and a decent standard of living. Higher values indicate higher human development. Only male population is considered.